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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lump in Neck

ICD-10 Coding for Lump in Neck

R22.1
C76.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for lump in neck includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Neck Mass
Cervical Swelling
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lump in Neck

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lump in Neck

Use ICD-10 code R22.1 for localized swelling, mass and lump, neck, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

Billable Code
R22.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of a neck lump without a known cause

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified neck mass

Important Notes

  • • R22.1 should not be used as a principal diagnosis.

Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck

Billable Code
C76.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Malignant neck mass with unknown primary

Important Notes

  • • Ensure malignancy is confirmed before using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L04.0

Acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck

Use alongside R22.1 if lymphadenitis is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a lump in the neck?

The ICD-10 code for a lump in the neck is R22.1, used for unspecified neck masses when no underlying cause is identified.

When should R22.1 be used as a secondary code?

R22.1 should be used as a secondary code when a neck lump is present but the primary condition causing it is identified and coded first.

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